Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of the former President and Prime Minister of Israel Shimon Peres. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: September 30, 2016
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Carmela (Petrone) Fusaro, 81, of Southborough, formerly of Worcester, passed away Saturday, September 24th 2016 with her beloved sons gathered at her side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Carmela (Petrone) Fusaro, 81
Last night, Attorney William Pezzoni argued that the Town was subverting due process. Although the Zoning Board of Appeals disagreed with his charges, they may have set precedent changing Town procedures for future variance applications. And there is concern about a potential loophole for developers. Read the full article → from Building Inspector, Planning and ZBA struggle with questions over variance process (and refute accusations of collusion and subversion of process)
Algonquin Regional’s Class of 96 is holding their 20th reunion in a couple of weeks.
Don’t wait to buy tickets – they won’t be sold at the door. Read the full article → from ARHS Class of ’96: Book reunion tickets by 10/8 (or by tomorrow for $25 discount)
It seems to be a regular thing now – cats lost and found. The latest one is hanging around a house on Newton Street. Read the full article → from Is this your cat?
On Monday night, the Planning Board held a continued hearing on the Site Plan Review for the Park Central project. Much of the two hour discussion was spent deliberating over what the board should be reviewing and how to proceed. Read the full article → from Park Central Site Plan Review continued to Thursday night
Candido Anthony Torcoletti (Torc), longtime resident of Southborough, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, September 22, 2016, just shy of his 98th birthday. Read the full article → from Obituary: Candido Anthony Torcoletti (Torc), 97
The Rotary Club is again selling scarecrow kits and holding a contest to raise funds for the Southborough Cultural Arts Council. Read the full article → from Build-A-Scarecrow for Heritage Day (or just for fun)
The Historical Commission is warning residents to expect a “substantial amount of tree removal” at 84 Main Street in coming weeks. But the message is intended to reassure that what is being done is necessary, and will work out in the long run. (And that the “stars” of the property will remain standing, with just minor pruning.) Read the full article → from Historical Commission reassuring public about coming tree removals at Burnett House
This Saturday, First Community Church Sale is holding a fundraising sale. Read the full article → from First Community Church sale – Saturday
On Thursday night, the Historical Commission is holding an informational meeting about their proposed Historic District. In preparation, the Commission asked if I could post more information. Read the full article → from Reminder: Informational meeting on Historic District – Thursday night
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. They are also seeking new members. Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 17; seeking new members